Marcelo Bielsa has significant doubts over replacing Frank Lampard at Everton.
Sportsmail revealed on Monday that former Leeds boss Bielsa was the Toffees first choice candidate to replace Lampard, who lost his job following a dreadful run that has left the club in danger of relegation.
However, the Argentine is understood to have serious reservations about taking over at Goodison Park in a development that arrive as a major blow to Everton’s hopes of appointing Bielsa.
Everton fear Marcelo Bielsa (L) will turn down their approach to replace Frank Lampard (R)
It remains to be seen whether the Merseyside club try to persuade Bielsa or move onto other targets.